Is packing a hairdryer necessary for England tour?

I don't believe I've ever had a Rick Steves tour hotel not have a hairdryer.
Just so you know, no hotel in the UK will have an outlet in the bathroom for a hairdryer.

NO. I have never stayed in a hotel in Europe that didn't have a hair dryer, and we don't stay in "high end" places. A few times when I didn't find one in the room, I asked and one was brought to me. Honestly, I'd be afraid to use my U.S. hair dryer for fear I'd cause an electrical problem.

Honestly, I'd be afraid to use my U.S. hair dryer for fear I'd cause an electrical problem.

I don't have an opinion, but I am curious whether travel hair dryers are dual voltage.

@VAP, I had always heard that newer hair appliances were dual voltage, but I've heard enough stories about problems tourists have caused with hair dryers, etc. In some of the older buildings the electrical may be more fragile, and I feel like if something were to happen, I'd rather be using their hair dryer.

I have never stayed in a UK hotel that didn't have a hairdryer.
If it is not obvious, look in the bottom of the wardrobe where some hotels hide them in draw string bags or in a drawer in a dressing table/desk.

I stay in a lot of hotels and can't remember the last time there wasn't a hair dryer in the room. ( I don't use them but I usually take a tour of my room to see what is available.)

As stated previously, in the UK, the hairdryer won't be in the bathroom. (The law does not allow regular electrical outlets in hotel bathrooms. Just lower powered plugs for shavers.) So, the hairdryer will be somewhere in the room and there will usually be a outlet near a mirror. Playing...."find the hairdryer" adds a little fun to your hotel stay.

This is somewhere between my 10th and 15th trip to the U.K. and every hotel has had a hair dryer.

Personally, I wouldn’t bother unless you’re very particular about your hairdryer. Most hotels, B&Bs, and even many guesthouses in England provide one these days, although sometimes they’re the weak wall-mounted type that take forever to dry your hair.

If you’re staying mostly in larger hotels, you’ll almost certainly have one available. For smaller B&Bs or older inns, it can be worth checking ahead if it matters to you.

Also remember the UK uses 230V with different plugs, so bringing a US hairdryer can be more hassle than it’s worth unless it’s dual voltage.

I stopped packing one years ago and have never really missed it.

If you don’t find one just ask at the Reception desk and they will probably have one.

Thanks to all…hair dryer will not be making the trip to England!